Edmondston-Alston House is a Federal-style residence located near White Point Gardens in the South of Broad neighborhood of Charleston, SC. Built in 1825, this furnished three story mansion is open for tours. - AsNotedIn
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| 1825/00/00 | Edmondston-Alston House is built in the late Federal style for Scottish shipping merchant Charles Edmondston. | |||||
| 1838/00/00 | Charles Edmondston suffers economic reversals during the Panic of 1837 and sells his house to Charles Alston. Alston updates the house in the Greek Revival style, adding the 3rd story piazza with Corinthian columns and a cast-iron balcony. | |||||
| 1861/04/12 | P G T Beauregard | Confederate Commander | General P T Beauregard orders the bombardment of Ft Sumter. Beauregard surveys the attack from the piazza of the Edmondston-Alston House. | Battle of Fort Sumter | ||
| 1861/12/11 | Robert E Lee | Visitor | General Robert E Lee stays at Alston House after a fire threatens his safety at the Charleston Hotel. | Charleston's Great Fire of 1861 |
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| 21 East Battery Bed and Breakfast |
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| Sight Category | Building |
| Museum Type | Historical Museum |
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| Activity Category | Tour |
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